Biographical Sketch of F. Wenz, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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F. Wenz, dealer in boots and shoes, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany,
July 6, 1845, and was there raised until he attained his fourteenth
year, when he came to America, taking up his abode in St. Joseph,
Missouri.  Here he was educated and learned the trade of boot and
shoe making.  In 1866, he engaged in trade at Savannah, continuing
until 1869, when he returned to this city.  His store is double and
all the available space is well filled.  In the spring of 1881, in
company with Mr. Christian Frenger and J. H. Igler, he opened a 
wholesale house and factory.  He has an extended acquaintanceship, 
and is popularly known.  He is a Master Mason and Odd Fellow, a
member of the Druids, Foresters, Knights of Honor, and belongs to
the German Benevolent Society.  Miss Caroline Schinder became his
wife in 1871.  They have three children: Frederick J., Amelia and 
Louisa.

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